Match Each Term with Its Definition

question 38

Multiple Choice

Match each term with its definition.
-Mass of tissue that results from an overgrowth of upper epithelial cells of the mucosal membrane of the GI tract

• A)constipation
• B)diarrhea
• C)hemorrhoid
• D)preicteric
• E)hernia
• F)truss
• G)pancreatitis
• H)polyp
• I)pruritus ani
• J)toxemia

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Definitions:

Osteoclast

A type of bone cell that breaks down bone tissue, crucial for the development, maintenance, and repair of bones.

Canaliculi

Canaliculi are small, narrow channels or ducts in bone or in the liver, facilitating the transport of nutrients and waste.

Woven Bone

A form of bone characterized by haphazard organization of collagen fibers and is usually formed rapidly during bone formation or repair.

Collagen Fibers

Strong, insoluble protein fibers that form an essential part of the connective tissue in the body, providing tensile strength and elasticity.